Evidence Technician

Duties

• Maintain integrity of evidence by following policy and protocol of evidence collection, storage location and required entries into reporting system.
• Arranges to return property to rightful owner when appropriate to do so. Follows proper procedure to document and follow state law pertaining to release of property and evidence.
• Writes report into FatPot system documenting entry and movement status.
• Help with annual statewide audit.
• Prepare and/or process documents; review for accuracy and completeness; update information and/or evaluate against policy.
• Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.
• Retrieves data found in databases to generate requested reports.
• Acts as a resource to provide information or determine the most effective way of meeting the needs of management, staff, clients or customers.
• Verifies data entry by comparing the source document against input data, utilizing automated verification system, using dual entry or other verification technique.
• Maintains and/or creates files or record keeping systems. Sorts, labels, files and retrieves documents, or other materials.
• Reviews cases, applications, files, records, etc., to determine action.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Requirements

• Has professional customer service skills
• Is self-motivated
• Has great communication skills
• Has computer skills with Word, Excel, etc.
• Knows how to deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact and professionalism
• Has sound decision making skills

• Preference may be given to current employees of the Utah Department of Public Safety.

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